NUSD To Discuss Measure G Committee Selection

The Board of Education will discuss Tuesday how to select committee members who will be charged with overseeing the implementation of a school bond measure that was passed by Newark voters in November.

Board members will hold the discussion and vote on the process of selecting the members at its Tuesday board meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. at the district office, 5715 Musick Ave.

The establishment of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee is necessary in order to be in compliance with state law, according to the board’s agenda.

Responsibilities of that committee could include informing the public about expenditures made through Measure G and reviewing the expenditure reports to ensure that Measure G funds are only spent for the purposes stated within the measure.

The saying “yes” to the $63 million bond that property owners will have to contribute to in order to help pay for facilities upgrades throughout the Newark Unified School District.

Measure G funds will go toward updating classrooms, libraries and science labs and refurbishing schools to meet earthquake and fire safety standards.

The money would go toward updating classrooms, libraries and science labs and refurbishing schools to meet earthquake and fire safety standards.

Approval of Measure G means property owners will have to pay $39 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, beginning in 2013 and ending in 2046. That calculation is based on an assumption of annual growth in assessed value of 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent.

Consultants have said the 4.5 percent represents an annual growth in assessed value that includes a proposed addition of 1,200 homes to be built in the city’s development area off Stevenson Boulevard, which was approved by the City Council last year.

School board members said if the homes are not built they would assess whether to have property owners pay more per $100,000 assessed value annually or keep the annual contribution at $39 per $100,000 assessed value for a total less than $63 million.

Details about the way to apply for the committee and how members will be selected will be made available once they are approved by the board Tuesday. According to the agenda, interviews of the applicants will likely be held during the week of Jan. 23-27 and the board will likely vote on who will be appointed by Jan. 31.

For more information about Tuesday night’s board meeting, click here to download the full agenda.